Limited Time Offer: Get 10% OFF on Your First Order!

Packaging Industry Insights & Expert Guides

Learn from our packaging specialists with 65+ years of combined experience in protective packaging

The Real Cost of Getting It Printed: A Procurement Manager’s Honest Guide to Cards, Envelopes & Flyers

Tuesday 11th of August 2026 | Jane Smith

A frank, scenario-based guide for business buyers. A procurement manager breaks down the total cost of ownership (TCO) for printing greeting cards, envelopes, and flyers, comparing DIY, budget, and premium options with real-world examples.

Read More

Where to Print a Brochure: What Ball Corporation Aluminum Packaging Leadership Taught an Admin Buyer

Monday 10th of August 2026 | Jane Smith

An admin buyer explains why 'where to print a brochure' is the wrong question in 2025, using Ball Corporation aluminum packaging leadership as the benchmark—plus a Ghostbuster movie poster cautionary tale and a simple print-buying checklist.

Read More

Ball Corporation Packaging Technology Innovations: My $700 Color Lesson

Monday 10th of August 2026 | Jane Smith

A packaging buyer recounts how a distracted proof approval on a Ball Corporation small-batch can order turned into a $700 reprint—and a reusable checklist for any brand owner.

Read More

The One Marine Rope Specification You Can't Afford to Ignore (Even if the Price Is Right)

Friday 7th of August 2026 | Jane Smith

A quality inspector breaks down why 10mm PE rope and marine mooring lines are different products, and why cutting corners on specs will cost you more than a ten-dollar-upcharge.

Read More

Bemis Packaging: 8 FAQs on Emergency Orders, Amcor Acquisition & Industry Best Practices

Friday 7th of August 2026 | Jane Smith

Get expert answers on Bemis packaging solutions for medical and industrial needs, including the impact of the Amcor acquisition, food safety timelines, and how to handle urgent orders.

Read More

International Paper Reviews, the Login Portal, and the Real Cost of 'Just Paper'

Friday 7th of August 2026 | Jane Smith

An office administrator explains why paper orders fail, what manila envelopes and tote bags have to do with it, and why the manual vs. automatic car question matters for your International Paper login and reviews.

Read More

Why Your Sustainable Packaging Project Failed (And Why It Wasn't the Material)

Friday 7th of August 2026 | Jane Smith

A packaging professional confesses the most common mistake in custom perfume box orders—assuming the specs are the problem when it's actually the approach.

Read More

When a Paper Supplier Says 'We Do Everything,' Run (Or at Least Verify)

Friday 7th of August 2026 | Jane Smith

A procurement manager explains why specialists who admit their limits beat one-stop-shop paper suppliers—using custom posters, envelope addressing, and International Paper as real examples.

Read More

Why You Might Be Overpaying for Sticker Paper & Lint Rollers (And What to Do About It)

Friday 7th of August 2026 | Jane Smith

A practical, scenario-based guide for B2B buyers choosing between different grades of adhesive sticker paper and lint rollers. Covers when to buy online vs. from manufacturers in China, and how to avoid the hidden costs of cheap options.

Read More

How Sticker Giant Cut Label Waste by 34% in Six Months

Thursday 6th of August 2026 | Jane Smith

A printing engineer's account of how European label producer Sticker Giant changed its short-run workflow with digital UV printing, cutting waste, color rejections, and setup time.

Read More
Newsletter

Subscribe for packaging tips and industry updates

Have Questions About Packaging?

Our packaging experts are ready to help you find the perfect solution for your needs.

Contact Us